Rebel man
John Thornett (49)
I didn’t recruit Koroibete, but he is a wallaby now so that’s finished. Nelson isn’t I wouldn’t pay overs to try and get a foreigner to play union for us
Wallabies 2023
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Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I dunno - if he meets eligibility requirements and isn't already capped by NZ I don't have a massive problem. How long has he been in Aus for? probably has citizenship.
It's this business where one bloke can declare for a country and then swap later that's fucked. Not hugely sold on the grandparent rule either.
Marce
John Hipwell (52)
Funnily, Nelson has lived in Australia more years than Mack Hansen, James Lowe, Gibson Park and Bundee Aki in Ireland lol Half of the backline of the current best nation in the world
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
He’s back for the last game of the season
Great news.
At the risk of getting ahead of ourselves I wonder what the plan for him is once the season is finished?
Ideal situation the liners allow him a little short term contract in Perth to get some more game fitness
LeCheese
Greg Davis (50)
Liners have a partnership with the Rebels, no?
Either way, can't see him in Super. Club rugby though...
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
This is very good news! Just wish it was back at the rebels
Misunderstood fan
Jimmy Flynn (14)
Immense signing coming into RWC. That should put any doubt into perspective who the two No.8’s are.
I can't see Isi Naisarani playing a single game for Shizuoka this season. Does anyone know why?
The_Brown_Hornet
John Eales (66)
Excellent. Hopefully he comes through it OK and can then get some minutes playing club footy or something.
Members Section
John Thornett (49)
if the liners release him
Rugbyman2023
Peter Burge (5)
Wonder is it too late for Naisarani in terms of selections for RWC?
With Valetini and and Samu all but locked in, he will be pushing with Wilson, Gleeson for a third 8! Unless they only pick hooper as the specialist 7 and Samu as the back up so they can take 3 8s it might be to much! Or one number 6 but I think Holloway and leota will most likely be there
With Valetini and and Samu all but locked in, he will be pushing with Wilson, Gleeson for a third 8! Unless they only pick hooper as the specialist 7 and Samu as the back up so they can take 3 8s it might be to much! Or one number 6 but I think Holloway and leota will most likely be there
Doritos Day
Johnnie Wallace (23)
There are only two possible narratives:
Misfit band of coaches from all corners miraculously whips it all together in short time pulling off the heist of the century
or hastily assembled crew crashes and burns with confusion rife amongst a team without chemistry or continuity
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
I had thought Genia had retired.
Is there any way to watch this? I'll actually be in Japan in about a month but looks like I'll miss the rugby.
Derpus
Nathan Sharpe (72)
Great signing, always rated Naisarani. This is the kind of signing I'm keen to see more of from the Force. Bringing quality Aussie players back.
dillyboy
Colin Windon (37)
Replays appear to be here - not sure if they stream them live though....
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Marce
John Hipwell (52)
In case of an injury crisis, something common at Wallabies camp in recent seasons, he could be important.